Autism

Whether you’re in the field of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and interested in professional development or just want to learn more about it, we’re giving you the top 16 ABA conferences near you and around the world! These conferences are also great for families and caregivers hoping to learn more about how they can support […]

Developing social skills for children with autism is a widespread consideration for parents, professionals in the field of autism, and educators. ABA therapy focuses on teaching and developing these skills in children by implementing special techniques and procedures based on the principles of learning and behavior. Scientists and behaviorists created ABA therapy to enhance social

In this article, we will provide some ideas and criteria to help you make an informed decision when choosing the right BCBA and RBT for your family. It has been said a million times, but it is worth saying again that every child with autism is different and will have unique needs, as will their

The answer to whether autism is a disability or disorder is complicated. If you’re a parent with a child on the spectrum, you may have learned many terms to describe autism and its characterizations. Phrases like neurotypical, reinforcement, and echolalia may come as second nature these days (if not, check out our Autism Glossary). But

TBH, TBH creature, the autism creature, the creature, and yippee are all names for a simple, computerized, hand-drawn character who has become the unofficial mascot for many people with autism. He is an all-white, four-legged creature with a large head, big black eyes, and a neutral expression. The first public appearance of the autism creature

Nonspeaking autistic college students are making headlines and history as they graduate this year. David Teplitz and Hari Srinivasan, two UC Berkeley students, made national news as they graduated with honors this May using computer programs to interact with the neurotypical “speaking” world. On the opposite coast, media buzz surrounded Elizabeth Bonker, also nonspeaking with

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy focuses on helping individuals with autism acquire daily living skills that may seem out of their reach. ABA focuses on independence for the client through the science of learning. This is accomplished by thoroughly examining what challenges the client has, then creating a detailed, personalized plan to teach the person

Social stories are learning tools created to support safe and meaningful communication between individuals with autism and their parents and providers. Developed by Carol Gray in 1990, social stories describe social situations and demonstrate appropriate behavior to a child with autism. Reading the story makes the child more prepared for what’s to come. It also

High-functioning autism, sometimes called HFA, is not a diagnosis or official medical term. You will not find high-functioning autism in the DSM-5, the official diagnostic manual that defines Autism Spectrum Disorder. However, high-functioning autism is a common term used to refer to individuals on the spectrum who read, speak, write and manage daily living skills

According to today’s science, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability with a broad range of symptoms, including challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. However, up until 2013, there were several types of autism, ASD was not an official diagnosis, and “autism” was an umbrella term that grouped five distinct